The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-05-19

). PRILO L. KING. SEXTON.
r Decoration-day will soon be here.
I Farmers are busy planting corn ant
potatoes.
Hon. M. Kent made us q pleasant
Z call on Saturday last.
The Indian show continues to at
tract large crowds.
The weather during the past week
has been delightful.
Biercs and Cowles are manufactur.
ing about 600 cigars weekly.
The sidewalks in many places are
in a wretched condition.
Preparations are being made for the
proper observance of Decoration day.
This is the third week of Court.
Next week the trial of criminal causes
will commence.
| E. Y. Lacey has opened a law office
with Prosecutor z. w. Maxson, in the
Court House.
III. o. Towne, of Nelson, was in
town Thursday and Friday, ON legal
business.
Owing to the absence of the Rector,
there will be no services at Grace
Church next Sunday.
A very satisfactory test was made of
the new water works at Warren last
week.
P. 8. Byers died at his residence, on
Lincoln Avenue. on Monday, after a
long and distressing illness.
On Monday last Tom Fahey was
fined SIS and costs by Mayor Holcomb,
for fast driving on the streets
If it cests only 15 cents" to look at
dozen pineapples, how much will it
cost to buy one of them?
The forest trees are putting forth |
their leaves, and-and "the green grass s
grows all around"
An elegant selection of wall paper,
borders and decorations. at
MRS. E. A. SCRIPTURES,
Rev. w. L. Slutz will preach in AL
nance next Sabbath, i'm exchange with
Rev. L. Fl. Stewart, of that place.
The Universalist Parlor Social will
be held at the residence of II. s. Doty
on South Walnut street, Friday eve
ming.
Judging from the strings of fish
of various sizes, brought into town
Saturday evening, we would say the
signs must be about right.
The Randolph Dramatic Club gave
an entertainment in that place Satur-
day last, which was witnessed by a
crowded house.
There will be Social Dance at the
Town Hall in Brimfield, tomorrow
Friday, evening, which is certain to
be an enjoyable affair. II
The disciples of Isaac Walton are
now gathering on the banks of the
river, and hooking on to some mighty
fsh-steries.
Thos. B. Bancroft, Chief Inspector
of Mines, has our thanks for a copy
Of his Annual report to the Governor,
for the year 1856.
Mrs. Harriet M. Babcock sold last
week to F.B. Powell. lot 7 in E. A.
Babcock's second addition to the Vii
lage of Ravenna; consideration $3.50.
The first Of the open air concerts by
the Band, for this season, was given
in the park Saturday evening. A
large crowd of people enjoyed the
music.
The largest shoe ever manufactured
in Kavenna is being made by VIM
stoweil, to be occupied by Mother
Goose and her family, at Reeds Opera
House, Friday evening. May 9th.
Messrs. HolcOmb, Burnham and |
Hitchcock, of the Buchtel College or
chestra will furnish music at the Par
lor Social Friday evening, at the resi-.
dence of Mr.. III. 8. Doty.
Ned Downs. being arraigned before
the Court, on Saturday last, plead
guilty to the charge Of cutting with
intent to wound, and was sentenced to
one year in the penitentiary.
Letters remaining in the Postoffice
at Ravenna May II. 1887.
Mr.. George w. LAWYER, Mr.. A. r.
Potts, M. D. Mr.. Herbert Radley, Mr..
John 6hriver, MIR. Albaerd Welliert.
The Prohibition County Convention
will be held at Citizsns' Hall, We'd
nesday May 25th, at 10: 80 am. At
2 p. M. Rev. q. A. Richards will ad
dress the Convention.
Rev. VIM. Lucas. Rector of Grace
Church, left on Monday morning. to
accompany his wife to the Magnetic
Springs, Union Co., where she goes
for the benefit of her health.
E. F. Cannon, after visiting Findlay
and ether places with a view to lo-
eating, has decided that Raven ma still
offers some inducements. and he will
remain here and engage in the express
business.
With the last issue of the Kent Bull
letin Mr.. Minich completed the 18th
year of his propristorship and control
of that paper. Under his management
the Bulletin has grown and fiourished,
as we hope it may continue to do.
The foundation of the new residence
of our young friend, L. J. Goddard,
on Bowery street, is completed, and
the superstructure will be erected at
once. When finished the house will
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